Re-Certification - A Quick Guide​We can help you clarify these questions:​ 1. Why is re-certification required? 2. When do I re-certify? 3. Am I "Active" or "Inactive?" 4. Do I need a Refresher Class? 5. How do I re-certify?

1. WHY?The Sisterlocks brand stands for quality and consistency. We don't just collect blind fees in order for our Consultants to keep their "ACTIVE" status with us. We want to see concrete evidence that they still practice the Sisterlocks techniques as they were taught to do. BECAUSE SO MANY OF OUR CONSULTANTS MAINTAIN OUR HIGH STANDARDS, OUR BRAND HAS REMAINED STRONG FOR 25 YEARS.

2. WHEN?Re-Certification is every 2 years, expiring on either June 30th or December 31st of the second year. The expiration date is printed in the lower left corner of your certificate. Check your most recent certificate to verify your latest expiration date.

3. ACTIVE? OR INACTIVE?Once certified, you will remain "ACTIVE" as long as you re-certify at 2-year intervals from the expiration date on your most recent certificate. If you are late, you will need to pay a $50 late re-certification fee when submitting your documents. If you are over 6-months late you are considered "INACTIVE" and your name will be removed from our web registry for Certified Consultants and all privileges revoked.

REINSTATEMENT: To re-activate your status you must FIRST take a Refresher Course (online, or at 4-Day class), and SECOND, file your re-certification documents.

REGARDING FEES: If you are "inactive" (over 6 months) you must pay the fee for the Refresher Course AND prepay your re-certification fees, plus any late fees that apply at the time you register. Fees for the Refresher courses are fully refundable for up to 3-days prior to the class. Non-attendance is not a valid reason for a refund.

​​COURTESY EXTENSION: Once you have enrolled in your Refresher Course (either the online OR the face-to-face class) and have prepaid all fees, you will be given a Courtesy Extension. This will grant you "ACTIVE" privileges for a limited time, enabling you to complete your requirements for reinstatement. (COURTESY EXTENSION POLICY)

4. NEED A REFRESHER?There are now 2 options for you:

5. HOW TO RE-CERTIFY (mail-in)PRINT OUT THE FORMS BELOW AS NEEDED Sign and date where required and submit your complete re-certification package by mail only. You will need to include the FOUR documents indicated below along with your payment and current (NOT original) photos of your work on one (1) client that you have had for at least 1-year. Please verify that all documents are included and that you have provided all required information. Incomplete packages will be returned to you for completion, and this could delay your re-certification.

NEXT, MAKE YOUR PAYMENTSubmit your payment online, OR include your CHECK, MONEY ORDER or CASHIERS CHECK with your docs.

Please send a COPY of the original card (do not send the original) that reflects the client's history and shows that you have been keeping good records on the condition and progress of that client's hair. It may also show problems that have come up and how you dealt with them.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT ...Make sure to include good photos of your work!

We need to be able to see THESE areas of the client's head in order to evaluate your work.